Straits Echo, 21 January 1909

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, '2lst JANUARY, 1909. Slogle Copy, 10 cents. No. 17.
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      931 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. tianq LEE Oo a o o 2" mm zz 1* <2 A SOLE AOENTS. BASS’S ALE. T H E BANKS EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Stores Offices v >37, Weld Quay and Beach Street. Chartered Bank
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      24 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. HOddfN r» 4 JL\ 5* <0 > ~a CD X OKTO riAWC LEE A Oo, t SoJe AgeatM,
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    Queer Medical Lore in Novels.
    431 2 The novelist who introduces conversations] or incidents requiring technical knowledge is apt to slip up, especially wheu he touches on medical or surgical matters. Writers of romance, however, can hardly avoid telling of illness and death in the course of their narratives, and the results
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    The Plague of Flies.
    478 2 {By a Banker.) Of all the terrestrial enemies of mankind probably the most bauetul and dangerous foe of the human race is the irritating bat insignificant mosquito. It may appear a strange statement ro make, but in the light of modern scientific investigation it would appear
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      54 2 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G- Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Keatville. N. S., makes the following statement: “I have used Chamberlaiu’s Cough Remedy for myself aud family and find it to bo one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that 1 ever tried." The George
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      493 2 STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. NEW SERVICE BETWEEN PENANG AND KEDAH. S.S. LADY WELD” HONG WAN Intended times of arrival and departure up to 24th January. Leave Penang, Friday, 22nd inst., about 7 a.uiDuo Alor Star Noon. Leave Alor Star, Saturday, 23rd inst about 8 am. Due Penang, 1 pmLeave Penang,
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      2061 2 r i i THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Poster* and General Advertising Contractors, No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S. S. Telethons No. 303; Telegrams “PADDi. Jill-Posting and Advertising Work of every description undertaken, and also the deli- g. I very and distribution of Circulars, HandbiUs, Samples etc. Honesty Guaranteed. I I
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    28 3 Ve$$«l• Front Agent» D«s P. Kegent Luitpold Bengloe Britannia Delhi Colombo Loodon Colombo Singapore B.M &Co. S.B. ACo. A.G &Co. A.G.&Co. 22nd Jan. 24th 23th 30th
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 Vet neii For Ay**it* Le P. Regent Luitpold Bengloe Britannia Delhi Singapore Singapore Singapore Colombo .j B M .&Co. S.B&Co. A.G.&C0. A.G.ACo. Jan.
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      ARRIVALS.
      88 3 Lady Weld, Br. s.s., 242, Cox, 19tli Jan Kedah, 19th Jan., Gen. A. G. A Co. Perak, Br a s.. 258. Crichton, 21st Jan., Deli, 29th Jan Gen.—E. S. Co Ltd. Perak, l>r. s.s., 519, Quinne, 21ftc Jan., Singapore, 19th Jan, Gen.— A. G. A Co. llhadra, Br. s.s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      26 3 21st January. Vidar, for Port S wet ten ha in, Port Dicksou and Malacca. Nile, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Mambang, for Pulau l.augkawi and Setul.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      143 3 Fob Deli—Per Hebe, to-morrow. 11am. Tongkah, Kopab, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui andTavoy—Per Bltadra, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Doli, Ba<u Bahra. Asahan A Paneh—Per G. G Daendeh, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Th'ingwa, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Teluk Anson—Per Carlyle, to-moirow, 11 a.m. Mergui. Tavoy and Moulmein—Per Pachuniba, to-morrow,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    436 3 Per I. G. M. s.s. Prim Regent Luitpold, (from Bremen, 16th Dec. from Southampton, 22nd Dec.) due at l’enang on 220 d Jan To Penang Mrs. Baronin E. v. Griesheim, A. von. Griesheim. To Singapore Capt. Sake, MiBS Karen Middletbon, Fritz Hanfiand, Alfred Sohst, Kapt R.
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      416 3 (SHIPPING.) P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrival8 and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. 28 Britannia connecting'with China Feb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st Cli t« tod Glaaa To London bj Rea £66 £44 To Marseilles or Gibraltar £61*12...
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      166 3 os S 7 g. 3-3 3 INTENDED SAILINCS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. 6 kFor freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang, Telephone No. 521. Telegrams Huttlieb." Agents, r THE EASTERN SHIPPING Co., Ltd. The (Jndernoted Steamers will be despatched, if circumstances and weather permit, from
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      524 3 INTENDED SAILINGS. Kon. Paketvaart Maatschappij, (ROYAL PACKET COMPANY). For height, passage or particulars apply to 5r HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT -8c Co., Penang:, Telephone No. 521. Tolperrams: TTuttlte*.’’ AperiTS. NORDDEDTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. a. iTl/ ivV a/K<U99UjiMJ|: THE fast and well-known mail steamers oi this Company sail fortnightly from
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      44 3 B. I. S. Co., Ltd- KISTXA,” AS tbe above steamer 1» gum# into <lrv dock, sbe will omit tbe sailingof 23ril instant from Peuaug 4o Port Swettenbau» and Singapore. but will «ail as usual on Saturday, 30th instant. HUTTENBACH. LIEBEKT A CO 18-1.09 39
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    The Straits Echo.
    99 4 Joat.ir* uvtUflee •rerybody and lattice e!«ue *m~rm KoblUhed daily («leapt Hondaya.) AT T» I CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOOM I*4 P«r anonm OUTSTATIOKB KoatMT* Ultra. VAIL iniTION (Post Free) lit OAKI.B A DUE* S 3 Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. 0.8.— A1l
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    JAPAN AND AMERICA.
    647 4 Mr. Roosevelt has done a great service to the cause of peaee by dissuading California from meddling with the sore question of Asiatic immigration. By an understanding with the United States Japan promised not to allow any coolies to emigrate to California if the United States would
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    GREETINGS.
    121 4 In almost every street there are indications that our Chinese friends are busy preparing for their New Year, which begins to-morrow. Although the celebrations this year cannot be on such an elaborate scale as on previous occasions, owing to the tightness of the money market, yet every Chinaman, no
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    Messina Earthquake Relief Fund.
    77 4 The Government bag asked us to inform the public tbat as there may be some persons who have not bad the opportunity of subscribing towards the relief of those who have suffered from the earthquakes in S cffy, the Manager of the Chartered Bank of India,
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    124 4 The following business in tiu bag been done to-day Penang Straits Trading C 0.,) 7t buyers, no sellers j Eastern Smelting Co., buyers, no sellers M./o Singapore: Straits Trading Co > izami buyers, no sellers j <> Tin is quoted in London to-day at .£126 15«.
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    SUPREME COURT.
    857 4 THE ASSIZES. r (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) t c Murder. a Yesterday afternoon the hearing was re- j sumed of the Prye Estate murder case, in j which three Javanese coolies were indicted. Before the Court rose for lunch, counsel for the defence, Mr. B. E. Boss, asked
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    The District Court.
    369 4 {Before Judge Wolferstan.) Criminal Breach of Trnst as a Public Servant. Ku Tian Hu, a Chinese postman, formerly employed in the Penang Post Office, was brought before th 9 District Court to-day charged as above. His mother was charged with receiving. The evidence for the prosecution was
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    The Police Courts.
    666 4 (Before Mr. Brown.) Using as Genuine a Forged Document. Yu Chow Tow was charged yesterday with lie mg in possession of a forged $lO note. There were nine witnesses for the prosecution including Messrs. Pritchard and Co.’s assistant to whom the note was tendered. The Asst. Treasurer
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      299 4 E. O. HOTEL. RACK DINNERS. Tuesday, 26th January. Thursday, 28th January. Saturday, 30th January. B A.7XD lIT XtTB»DA»OB. > Special Tiffins during the Race Week. SARKIES BROTHERS, PROPRIETORSI BUY A GRAMOPHONE. *25.50. OUK SPECIAL OFFER. *25.50. ft MACHINE THAT WILL SIN C AND TALK. AUTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $25.50. $lOO
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Asiatic Immigration.
      283 5 Supplied, by Reuter.) California. Loudon, 20th January.—Mr. Roosevelt, in a letter to the Governor of California, points out that the agreement between America and Japan was working most satisfactorily and had achieved the object nominally by the Japanese exclusionists. Withiu a few years there would not be more
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      India.
      40 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Marriage of the Viceroy’s Daughter. London, 21st January.—Loid Charles Fitzmaurice aud Lady Violet, the youngest daughter of Lord Minto, were married at Calcutta yesterday. It was a brilliant wedding. A hundred Indiau nobles attended the roceptiou.
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      Duke of Abruzzi.
      58 5 (Supplied by Reuter Renounces Royal Privileges. London, 21st January.—The Duke of Abruzzi has been on a secret visit to London to buy au outfit for the Himalayas. It is stated that, be met a representative of the Elkins family and has lesolved to renounce his royal privileges
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      43 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Servian Generals Summoned to Belgrade. London, 20th January.—A telegram from Belgrade says that General Stepan Sttpinovitch, the Servian Minister of W ar, has ordered all Divisional Commanders to Belgrade for the purpose of a Council of War.
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      The United States.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) President’s Salary Increased. London. 20th January.—A telegram from Washington states that the Senate has voted an increase to the President s salary and travelling expenses from $75,000 to $lOO,OOO.
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      Liberia.
      74 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Apology to Germany. London, 20th January. —Liberia has apologised to Germany for the incident of the 16th inst. lOn the 16th inst. H§hter wired London. 16th January.—The Liberian J m 8 toms gunboat Lark has fired on the German liner, it is supposed, for disregarding
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      Aeronautics.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) I «successful Flight «t AUlershot. London, 20th January.-Tbe remodelled Army proplane made short flights a Aldershot. It ihen fell from a height of ten feet and was smashed. Nobody was hurt.
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    Notes from the Racecourse.
    992 5 The going on the outside track was very hard this morning, and there was a numerous attendance of sportsmen, and several of the fair sex, to witness the final stages of the training for next week’s races. Some very good times were recorded, especially among the
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    Cricket.
    886 5 v F. M. 8. vs. The Colony. s The team which will do duty at Kuala e Lumpur for the Colony against the F- M. S. g will be constituted as follows :—A.13. Bailey, y Eddis, Clarke, Ollerhead. of Singapore; May, Lungley, C. Bradbery, and Parsons of Penang, and
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      EMPLOYMENT.
      125 5 To nut Ldiior of tue Straus Echo. Dear Sir, —One cannot help noticing that in nearly every branch-of service, civil o r otherwise, preferment is given to either a Hindoo,'Chinese or Jaffna. Where does the Eurasian come in Is there -any inferiority in point of merit, or whati* Cannot
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    Church Services.
    599 5 St. George’s Church. Friday,- Jan. 22. (Chinese New Year 10 a.m.—Celebration-of the Holv Communion. Sunday, Jan. 24. '8 a m.—Matins (No organ). No Comrauuion Service. 10 a.m.—Matins (Chinese). 5 p.m.—Sunday School. 6 p ni.—Evensong ami Serinou. 7*39 a.m.—(Divine Service at Aier Eturn Camp). Monday, Jan. 25. (Conversion ov
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    Passengers.
    92 5 Arrived. Per 8 8 Perak, 21st Jan., from Singapore Lord Kennedy. Messrs. H. A. Low, E. L. Watson, H. Hubbard, V. Yzelmau, C. H. Kloss, H. Millard. From Port Swettenbam Messrs. Svmons. C. Matthew. H. I. Clodd, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Kim Teik, Mr. and Mrs. Cragie. Per s
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    FIXTURES.
    174 5 To-day. 30th Day of 12th Moou. Penang Volunteers in Camp. Chess Club Geueral Meeting, E. OHo’el, 0 pm. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. 7-30 p.m. and 9-10 p.iu. To-morrow. Ist Day of Ist Moon. King Edward’s Accession. Chinese New Year’s Day Public Holiday.
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    MAILS DUE.
    21 5 German (P Kite!, Friedrich) ..22nd J«u English (Brit anti >a > Ciiuia (Delhi) ...30th 1 P E Friedrich 2od Fob
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      40 5 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy cooui tion. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      36 5 No Poison. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been declared absolutely free from any injurious substance by Government and expert _c*iemi.ts. and mothers need have no he«*J®cyi“ giving it to the smallest infant. Ibe Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      42 5 Dr. Boss of Strassburg introduced Gonosan in the treat meut of the uioet jmitiful of i diseases to which mankind is liable. It is i better, safer and more effective than otber 1 preparations of Copaiba. Cubebs or plain < Sandalwood oil. 1
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      36 5 Gonosiiu brings about satisfactory results without tbe aid of any local treatment and ia tbe latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil, Copaiba etc. At all chemist* and dealers.
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      598 5 NOTICE ON Friday, 22nd, and Saturday, 23rd, the Chinese New Year, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Carnaps and Jtickshas will be allowed.to go round the Esplanade in one direction only past the Town Hall towards the Sea. They may leave by either side of the Fort. No Carriages will
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    A LETTER,
    3474 6  -  [All Rights Reserved.] BY CARMEN SYLVA (H.M. THE QUEEN OF KOUMANIA). TRANSLATED BY ALYS HALLARD Yodr letter made me so unhappy. How 1 can you say that I have no confidence in you and that 1 never tell you anything I do f not belong to myself now,
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    EXCHANGE.
    127 6 Penan*, 21st Januart. {By ourtuy of tk« Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ■••2/3£ 4 months' aitfht Bant; ...2/4^* 3 Credit ...2/4 ;T t t 3 Documentary ...2/4} !alcnttH, Demand Bank It*. 174 4 day a' n»«r»t Pr»»*»-» 176 Bombay. Demand Bai k I78f M>almein, Demand Bank 172$ 3 days’
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    PRODUCE.
    190 6 Gold leaf »64.60 B. Pepj er( WCo «I 31b5.5 oz. no stock White Pepper »17 50 —tales Trang Peppc 12.50 buyers Clives 37 tellers Mvce 73.— sales Haco Pickinc» 62. —sales Nutmegs 110* 19 50 buyers r No 1 6.65 sales Sugar 2 no stock (Basket 3.70 sales Tapioca
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    MARKET PRICES.
    197 6 Pnnano, 21st January, Birf fit. Soup per cult' 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail »t«». 30 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30 Mutton
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    SHARES.
    884 6 9 O I 1 2 Capital. Number ot‘ rz o Eh Shares inßued. rs 5 Dividends Name. 1903 .907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1907 I 1901 1899 1906 1907 1905 1906 1 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1907 1907 1906 1907 1907 1906 1902 1905
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      136 6 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see bv the following that berlain’s Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace hs well ns with the humbler p op!e iD ludia: "For the past four years I have l»een petting Urge supplies of (.'Lamberlain’s Cough Remedy, not oulv
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      47 6 Croup is Imminent. No matter how well jour children may appear to be, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the home. It pever fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. The George Towu Dispensary, Wholesale Agents-
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      236 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDIUNDS. BUTTERY i Co. AGENTS FOK PP.NANQ A F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN WROUCHT-IRON TUBES ARD FITTINGS. Large Stock Alwayo on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. NOTICE. IN RED CASES. Sand Hands
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    Delicate from Girlhood.
    508 7 Chronic 111 Health Continued to Mar this Married Lady’s Like Untie Dr. Williams' Pink Pills Were Tried—With Marvellous Results. Striking roof of the permanence of the cures wrought by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People is again afforded in the case of Mrs. J. L 5.
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      1301 7 INSURANCES Guardian Assurance Company, Limited, Ehtablirhid 1821. Subscribed Capital .£2.000,000 Total Invested Funds upwards of 4,500,0C0 Total Annual Income .£759,000 11HE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by lira at the lowest tariff iates. KENNEDY
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      24 7 Tbe French Medical J’rot'ebaiou rely od Santal Midy to cure chronic bronchitis, kidney and bladder trouble, as well as discharges from the urinary organs.
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      1006 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Alien Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. *.*HIDIW9 AT No. 2la, Penan” Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 ratb* TEA FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of UOO leaves. Price, $8 each.
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